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People who are planning to get into live-in partnership should register it, once the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) is enact, infractions of the regulations may result in a fine of Rs 25,000, a jail sentence of up to six months, or both and those who are under 21 and wish to live together need parental nod.
The Uniform Civil Code which was tabled by Uttarakhand chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday, started with chant of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ and ‘Vande Mataram’ by the assembly members. The bill would provide uniform laws for marriage, divorce, land, property, and inheritance for all residents regardless of their religion.
Mandatory registration: The draft proposes mandatory registration for couples in live-in relationships. This would involve filing a declaration form with details like profession and parental approval (for those under 21).
Parental consent: For individuals under 21, parental consent would be required to register a live-in relationship.
Penalties for non-registration: Not registering could lead to imprisonment for up to 6 months, a fine of ₹25,000, or both.
Exclusion of married couples and teenagers: Married couples and teenagers would not be able to register their live-in relationships under the draft.
Termination of live-in: The termination of the live-in also requires a written statement, in a prescribed format and parents of people under 21 will be informed.
Maintenance: A woman abandoned by her live-in partner can claim maintenance, although it does not specify the conditions.
However, the draft UCC reportedly excludes Scheduled Tribe communities from its purview, meaning these rules wouldn't apply to them.
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